Advertising terms and conditions – Updated 08 April 2026
MYCITY MEDIA – ADVERTISING BOOKING TERMS & CONDITIONS
These Advertising Booking Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) apply to all advertising placements with MyCity Media (“Publisher”) across MyCity Logan, Suburban Life, and associated print and digital platforms (“Publications”).
Confirmation of a booking, submission of artwork, or confirmation by return email constitutes acceptance of these Terms.
1. BOOKINGS AND TERM
1.1 Unless otherwise agreed in writing, advertising runs on a month‑to‑month basis.
1.2 Cancellation requires seven (7) days written notice prior to the end of the current calendar month.
1.3 If notice is not received within this period, advertising automatically rolls over into the following month.
1.4 Fixed-term campaigns (including 3‑month or 6‑month campaigns) cannot be cancelled before the agreed expiry date unless approved in writing by the Publisher.
2. PRINT AND DIGITAL ADVERTISING
2.1 Print advertising placements may appear in weekly or monthly issues as booked.
2.2 Digital advertising campaigns are typically sold monthly and include a minimum delivery of 20,000 pageviews per month, unless otherwise agreed.
2.3 Any shortfall in pageviews will roll over into the following month until fulfilled.
3. MATERIAL DEADLINES
3.1 Advertising artwork must be supplied by the Publisher’s advised material deadline.
3.2 If artwork is not supplied by deadline:
(a) the Publisher may repeat the most recent advertisement supplied;
(b) publish alternative material previously approved by the Client; or
(c) publish no advertisement and still charge the booked placement.
3.3 Late material may result in reduced quality, altered positioning, or deferred publication at the Publisher’s discretion.
4. RATES (EX GST)
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, full advertising rates apply:
MyCity Logan (Weekly)
Full Page: $1,080
Half Page: $690
Quarter Page: $440
Eighth Page: $270
Sixteenth Page: $140
Suburban Life
Full Page: $1,600
Half Page: $960
Quarter Page: $690
Eighth Page: $440
Sixteenth Page: $270
Discounted rates remain conditional upon compliance with payment terms.
Failure to pay within 30 days voids any discounts and full rate becomes payable.
5. PAYMENT TERMS
5.1 Payment is due within 7 days unless otherwise agreed.
5.2 A discretionary credit facility of up to $5,000 may be extended to approved Clients.
5.3 Credit applies only within the 7‑day payment period.
5.4 Accounts outstanding beyond 30 days may incur:
(a) removal of discounts;
(b) suspension of advertising;
(c) a 25% collection charge; and/or
(d) recovery action.
6. ARTWORK
6.1 Artwork is normally the responsibility of the Client unless otherwise agreed.
6.2 Where artwork services are included as part of negotiated advertising arrangements, those services remain conditional upon timely payment.
6.3 Late payment may incur a $50 artwork surcharge per agreed advertisement.
7. EDITORIAL DISCRETION
7.1 The Publisher reserves the right to refuse, cancel, amend, or reschedule any advertisement at its discretion.
7.2 The Publisher may decline advertising that it considers:
(a) misleading or deceptive;
(b) unlawful;
(c) defamatory;
(d) inappropriate for its readership; or
(e) inconsistent with editorial standards or publication policies.
7.3 In such cases, liability is limited to refunding the advertising fee paid for the affected placement.
8. CLIENT WARRANTIES
The Client warrants that advertising supplied:
(a) complies with Australian Consumer Law;
(b) does not infringe intellectual property rights; and
(c) complies with all applicable legislation.
The Client indemnifies the Publisher against claims arising from advertising content supplied by the Client.
9. LIABILITY LIMITATION
9.1 To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Publisher’s liability is limited to:
(a) re-publication of the advertisement; or
(b) refund of the fee paid for the affected placement.
9.2 The Publisher is not liable for indirect or consequential loss.
9.3 Where advertising copy or artwork has been approved by the Client prior to publication, the Publisher accepts no responsibility for errors contained in the approved material and no compensation, credit, or refund will be provided in respect of those errors.
9.4 Approval of advertising copy or artwork provided verbally, by email, by message, or through booking confirmation records will be taken as binding approval by the Client unless corrections are submitted in writing prior to the material deadline.
10. GOVERNING LAW
These Terms are governed by the laws of Queensland, Australia.
11. POSITIONING OF ADVERTISEMENTS
11.1 Advertisement positioning is not guaranteed unless expressly confirmed in writing by the Publisher.
11.2 The Publisher reserves the right to adjust advertisement placement due to editorial requirements, layout constraints, or production needs.
12. DIGITAL DELIVERY CLARIFICATION
12.1 Digital advertising delivery is measured by pageviews unless otherwise agreed in writing.
12.2 Pageview targets represent aggregate exposure across the Publisher’s digital platforms.
12.3 The Publisher does not guarantee specific user engagement outcomes including click-through rates, conversions, or enquiries.
13. FORCE MAJEURE / PRODUCTION INTERRUPTION
13.1 The Publisher will not be liable for failure or delay in publication or distribution caused by events beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to:
(a) printing or production interruptions;
(b) distribution failures;
(c) industrial disputes;
(d) natural disasters;
(e) power or telecommunications outages; or
(f) government restrictions.
13.2 Where publication is prevented, the Publisher may reschedule the advertisement or provide equivalent placement in a later issue.
14. AGENCY BOOKINGS AND COMMISSION
14.1 Where advertising is placed by an advertising agency, the agency warrants it is authorised to act on behalf of the Client.
14.2 The Client and agency remain jointly and severally liable for payment of all advertising charges.
14.3 Agency commission (if applicable) applies only where agreed in writing prior to booking.
15. INTEREST ON OVERDUE ACCOUNTS
15.1 Without limiting any other rights, the Publisher reserves the right to charge interest on overdue accounts at a rate of 2% per month calculated daily on outstanding balances.
15.2 Interest accrues from the invoice due date until payment is received in full.
16. ACCEPTANCE
Confirmation of booking, submission of artwork, or confirmation by return email constitutes acceptance of these Terms & Conditions.
